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🚀✨ Big news for the North. Applied Nutrition has made its debut on the UK’s main market 🎉   We’ve been working with the London Stock Exchange to highlight the incredible talent and innovation coming from the North of England.   This milestone is just one of many shining examples.   From a humble shop in Liverpool to a £350m IPO, CEO Thomas Ryder has transformed Applied Nutrition into a global supplier to the sports nutrition and wellness industry. 💪🌍   📽️ Don’t miss the video that showcases his journey 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/eFKcyUxf   #NorthOfEngland #AppliedNutrition #IPO #LondonStockExchange #MC2HighGrowth50

Yesterday, our very own Di Barker shared her insights about the benefits of running an employee-owned business.   After making the move in 2021, it has truly transformed our agency 🚀   💡Not only has it given everyone a shared goal, but it's shaped our culture, improved collaboration and boosted the empowerment of our people.   A big thanks to HURST Accountants for bringing together so many ambitious business leaders. And a pleasure to be sat alongside other speakers including Mike Ward, Paul Johnson, Liz Gallagher and Sam Roden, to unearth new strategies for business continuity and growth 📈   Di's always happy to share what we've learnt along the way with those considering an EOT as a solution for succession planning.   Feel free to give us a shout 👉 https://lnkd.in/ec568cRY

Lucy Giles: “However they’re choosing to do it, we’ve seen clear evidence that the most ambitious businesses in the North are getting this right.” 💬 Read more of Lucy’s insights in our High Growth 50 report: https://lnkd.in/etD4t6m4

Pharmacist Stephen Critchlow started Evergreen Life in 2014, based on a desire to enhance health services by collecting data efficiently. Evergreen Life is now the largest provider of dermatology services to the NHS, helping to reduce waiting lists from 35 weeks to just two days 📊 Learn more about Evergreen Life and the other high growth businesses in our report here: https://lnkd.in/etD4t6m4

Bod Buckby: “The quality and diversity of companies in this first High Growth 50 report highlights that the North has real power.” 💪 Read more of Bod’s thoughts on northern businesses in our High Growth 50 report: https://lnkd.in/etD4t6m4

The future looks bright for the family-run Boutique Hotel Group Ltd 💡 Its model for delivering unforgettable weddings – and supplementary leisure stays – in its three stunning Cheshire venues has delivered record financial success in 2024. And Christopher Naylor and the team are keen to add more venues to their portfolio, while maintaining the business’s family ethos and commitment to developing exceptional talent. Read about Boutique Hotel Group and the other high growth businesses in our report: https://lnkd.in/etD4t6m4

What would a rise in employer National Insurance mean for high growth businesses?   A drop in investment, according to our finance director, Di Barker 💬   Di recently spoke with The i paper about the impact any potential rises could have on the investment decisions of businesses.   Take a look at the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eHza9q4V

Two weeks ago we unveiled the High Growth 50, shining a light on some of the most ambitious businesses across the North.   Congratulations again to our top 50, including:   A.M. London Fashion Ltd, Advanced Electric Machines, Airedale Group, Alberts Restaurants, Aviate, Binding Solutions Limited, Boutique Hotel Group Ltd, C-Capture Ltd., Leeds, Castore, Cavendish Northern Limited, Diversity Travel, evaluagent®, Evergreen Life, Fruugo.com, Grain, Gravity Active Entertainment, Holiferm, Honeyman Group Limited, Junkyard Golf Club, Key Travel, Kingdom Services Group Ltd, Map of Ag, Mauve Group, Mowgli Street Food, myenergi, Oscar Technology, Oxbury Bank Plc, Peratech Holdco Limited, Production Park, Quality Freight Services Ltd, QuantuMDx, Regal Food Products Group Plc, Severn, SpaMedica, Tandem Bank, TestCard.com, Tutorful, Venturi, VFC®, and Wakelet 👏   We're already having some brilliant conversations with many of those listed and we'd love to hear from more like-minded businesses about building this community.   Drop us a line to get the conversation started.   highgrowth50@thisismc2.com

Liam Buckley: “It’s important to understand how to capture the hearts and minds of the investors or advisers that you’re speaking to. They’re the ones who need to buy into the story before embarking on a growth journey with the business.” 💬 Read more of Liam’s insights in our High Growth 50 report: https://lnkd.in/etD4t6m4

From Sheffield, to the world 🌍 Joseph Crabtree launched AMT PostPro in 2017 with a grant from Innovate UK, and licensed IP from the University of Sheffield to develop digital solutions for post-processing 3D printed parts. AMT PostPro now operates at the forefront of its industry across Europe and is expanding rapidly in the US. Read about AMT PostPro and the other high growth businesses in our report: https://lnkd.in/etD4t6m4